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Artists of Northern Europe, Illuminated manuscripts

Mary & Joseph arrive in Bethlehem

Melanie V Taylor

It is only a couple of days to Christmas Eve and two thousand years ago Joseph and Mary were probably heading to Bethlehem to be counted for the census called by Caesar August.  Their arrival in Bethlehem is not one that is usually recorded visually, but there are a few marginal images hidden in some… Continue reading Mary & Joseph arrive in Bethlehem

Artists of Northern Europe, Illuminated manuscripts, poetry and portraiture

The Annunciation

Melanie V Taylor

In Christmas week our focus is on the birth of Christ on Christmas day, but the story really starts nine months earlier with the visitation of an angel to a young woman.  The angel is Gabriel, who reveals to a young woman called Mary that she has been chosen by God and will bear a… Continue reading The Annunciation